Magna International · 1 day ago
2nd Shift Automation Engineer - Highland Park
Highland Park, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMagna International is a leader in developing automotive technologies and is seeking a 2nd Shift Automation Engineer to manage and improve secondary equipment for new program launches. The role involves continuous improvement of processes, implementing error-proofing systems, and providing training to staff.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches
Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes through increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time
Implement error proofing systems throughout the department
Review and implement new technologies
Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans
Provide training and guidance on secondary equipment to all department personnel and maintenance staff
Ensure all secondary equipment programs are backed up and up to date
Respond to downtime
Design, install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems
Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve or products, processes, and equipment
Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems to eliminate the possibility for assembly errors
Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds
Review secondary equipment with regards to machine operation
Assist in creating effective PM’s for new equipment
Implement continuous improvement projects to improve machine capabilities
Support LEAN manufacturing including lean thinker and winning teams’ programs
Review new technologies, benchmarking them against other Magna divisions, as well as other manufacturing facilities to determine their relevance
Internal machine builds
Manage special projects
Some travel will be required for training and to assist other off-site assembly/sequencing operations
Support and improve departmental KOI’s that include:
Correcting handling damage (HD) causes
Reducing costs by eliminating waste
Improving PM completion percentage
Reducing secondary equipment downtime
Secondary equipment readiness
Support maintenance and engineering activities, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment, consistent with departmental expectations and goals
Assist process engineers
Assist other departments
Available to work weekends as required
Qualification
Required
Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches
Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes through increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time
Implement error proofing systems throughout the department
Review and implement new technologies
Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans
Provide training and guidance on secondary equipment to all department personnel and maintenance staff
Ensure all secondary equipment programs are backed up and up to date
Respond to downtime
Design, install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems
Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve or products, processes, and equipment
Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems to eliminate the possibility for assembly errors
Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds
Review secondary equipment with regards to machine operation
Assist in creating effective PM's for new equipment
Implement continuous improvement projects to improve machine capabilities
Support LEAN manufacturing including lean thinker and winning teams' programs
Review new technologies, benchmarking them against other Magna divisions, as well as other manufacturing facilities to determine their relevance
Internal machine builds
Manage special projects
Some travel will be required for training and to assist other off-site assembly/sequencing operations
Support and improve departmental KOI's that include: Correcting handling damage (HD) causes, Reducing costs by eliminating waste, Improving PM completion percentage, Reducing secondary equipment downtime, Secondary equipment readiness
Support maintenance and engineering activities, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment, consistent with departmental expectations and goals
Assist process engineers
Assist other departments
Available to work weekends as required
Company
Magna International
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
Founded in 1957
10001+ employees
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79B2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
Recent News
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